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June Update: PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development, discussed between AMD and Sony engineers that will power the PlayStation 6 was interesting from a geek point of view. But from a gameplay perspective, there is - IMO - no need for a PlayStation 6 for another few years. Especially with the limp Xbox is-it-isn't-it launch .  June 2026 Update : The latest snippet of gossip for Sony's next-gen systems is a modular/external drive that will connect to both devices. Allowing installation on the portable of physical games, and reducing the cost of the PS6 by making the Blu-ray an accessory (like the PS5 Slim).  I prefer the idea of a dedicated dock on the PS6 that connects the next Portable to your entire PSN library, and they'd better make it work as an extra controller, but I'm sure there are practical benefits to the extra drive.   That should also boost sales of PS4 and PS5 physical games, especially on the second-hand market, as folk...

iPhone 4S to Rival PS Vita at gaming?

Apple unveiled the new iPhone 4S yesterday, offering double the processing power and a claimed seven times increase in graphics performance, with a similar graphics processor to the PS Vita. Leading the way for its gaming credentials is the new Infinity Blade II from Epic Games, proving that the device is capable of stunning looking visuals.



However, without controls, it is still hamstrung when it comes to complex game types, you still either need icons everywhere that obscure the view and stabbing fingers can cover essential on-screen action, and there is a clear lack of fine-tuning when it comes to accuracy and control.

But that could change with the use of Siri, iPhone's new voice control system. Imagine games where additional input is done via voice, that'd make for some more interaction - and some silly-looking gamers on trains. In the real world, fighter pilots increasingly use voice control, so its not much of a stretch to see it added to games.

However, aside from Epic and a couple of other titles, its hard to think of anything that stretches even the iPhone 4 after 18 months on sale, so quite what developers will do with this power has to be called into question, especially when most of the money is still in disposable games or ones with in-app purchases.

Spending ages on development of a beautiful world and deep gameplay and only being able to sell it for a few bucks does not seem logical, whereas the PS Vita can happily support expensive games.

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